India Boosts ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Rankings, Updated Standing Inside
India’s series sweep over the West Indies strengthens their position on the ICC WTC 2025-27 points table.
India's emphatic seven-wicket victory in the second Test against the West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium has propelled the hosts to third place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings, with a points percentage of 61.90%. The 2-0 series sweep, following a 2-2 draw in England earlier this year, nets India 24 points from their four completed matches, underscoring their dominance at home and bolstering aspirations for a third consecutive WTC final appearance.
Under captain Shubman Gill, the team showcased depth with KL Rahul's unbeaten 58 sealing the chase, while the bowling attack, led by Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah, restricted West Indies to 390 in their second innings. This result, the eighth home series win in a row, elevates India above England and positions them as frontrunners in the cycle, which runs until June 2027 and features nine teams vying for the top two spots.
The updated table reflects early-cycle dynamics, with Australia leading unchallenged at 100% after a flawless start, including a 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies. Sri Lanka holds second with 66.67%, buoyed by a 1-0 series lead over South Africa. India's surge to 61.90%—calculated on 24 points from four tests (three wins, one draw)—comes at the West Indies' expense, who slump to sixth amid five straight defeats, their latest capitulation exposing batting frailties despite Gudakesh Motie's resistance.
The points system awards 12 for a win, 6 for a tie, 4 for a draw, and 2 per team for abandoned matches, with deductions for slow over rates; rankings prioritise percentage to account for varying fixtures (each team plays eight series, 40 tests total).
| Pos | Team | Pct | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 100% | Undefeated; 3-0 vs WI |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 66.67% | Leading SA 1-0 |
| 3 | India | 61.90% | 2-0 vs WI; 2-2 vs ENG |
| 4 | England | 43.44% | Mixed results post-Ashes |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 16.67% | Early struggles |
| 6 | West Indies | N/A | 5 defeats; whitewashed by AUS |
| 7 | New Zealand | N/A | Campaign yet to start |
| 8 | Pakistan | N/A | Opening Test underway |
| 9 | South Africa | N/A | Opening Test underway |
New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa languish lower, with the Black Caps yet to play and the latter two just commencing their series—Pakistan hosting Bangladesh, South Africa trailing Sri Lanka. Bangladesh's lowly 16.67% stems from initial losses, while England's 43.44% reflects inconsistency. The sweep not only avenges the 2023 home loss to WI but also enhances India's percentage, critical in a cycle where home advantages loom large.
With 36 tests remaining, India's next challenge is a tour of Australia in December, where a strong showing could cement their lead. As the WTC final returns to Lord's in June 2027, this early momentum positions Rohit Sharma's men as favourites, blending youth like Sai Sudharsan with veterans' nous.
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